Welcome to the 2025 EVA Air Brisbane Marathon Festival.

We’re thrilled to host you in the lifestyle capital of Australia for the 33rd year of this incredible event.

As both a social and competitive event, the Brisbane Marathon Festival welcomes runners of all abilities while serving as a qualifier for the prestigious Boston Marathon.

Last year alone, more than 10,000 runners from 35 countries participated, and I’m always amazed by the spirit of everyone who comes to cheer them on.

Momentum for a Brisbane Marathon began at the 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games when people lined the streets of our city for a marathon that stopped our nation.

Now, Brisbane Marathon is one of the oldest and friendliest running events of Australia’s and one our Council, through Brisbane Economic Development Agency, is proud to support.

So while you’re running or cheering against the backdrop of our beautiful Brisbane River and city skyline, I encourage you to linger longer to soak up all Brisbane has to offer.

I hope you enjoy your time in Brisbane, and I wish all competitors, organisers and volunteers a most successful event in 2025.

Adrian Schrinner

Lord Mayor of Brisbane